Crab net



Aug. 14, 1945.

CRAB NET Filed May 8, 1944 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR. Herman 6' Kramer A'ITDRNEYS H. c. -Kl -'QAMER 2,382,319

Aug. 14, 1945. H. c. RAMER 2,382,319

CRAB NET Filed May 8; 1944 I 3 Sheets-Sheet 5 Fly. 8

7- INVENTOR. v 20 Herman (I. Kramer ATI'CIR NEYS Patented Aug. 14, 1945 UNITED STATES PATENT; mg}; l I 1 a I t t Q K ramer, NewYo'rkgN. Y.

. ,Applicati onMay S;1944,SerialNo.;534,600, t

l L11 1 I The invention relates to' 'a fishing net; andmore particularly to a fishermans crab net. 1 f1 The primary object of the invention'is the pro vision'ofa net of this character; wherein the construction thereof is novel; in that it is foldable so' that it can be convenientlyhandled for the lowering thereof from a boat' 'or' the like onto the river bottom at a crab bed, a"nd on reach' ing the bottom of the river it "will open into a position so that crabs can be caught th'erein, whence the catch can be lifted to. themes like Without escape of the catch. fl

' Another object of the invention is the pro vision of a net of this character, wherein the same involves wire-meshhoops; these being adjust ably connected together, so that the bag'like net proper can be collapsed or extended iritheljhan-I dling of the structure. 1

A further object of theinvention isthe pmvision of a net of this character, wherein] the fabric of thenet. proper is joined with thewire mesh hoops in a unique and novel manner to the M of Figure 4lookihgin the dir ction of the arrows.

be unitary therewith, and also this fabric will be extended and contracted on the swinging of the hoops, the latter being controlled by a draw line or the like, manually handled by a fiisherman or attendant.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a net of this character, which is simple in construction, thoroughly reliable and emcient in operation, strong, durable, readily and easily controlled, and when it is extended and resting upon a river bed allows the crabs to crawl within the same.

With these and other objects in view the invention consists in the features of construction, combination and arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings, which show the preferred embodiment of the invention, and pointed out in the claims hereunto appended.

In the accompanying drawings:

Figure 1 is an elevation showing the net constructed in accordance with the invention by full lines at rest upon a river bed, andby dotted lines the position of the net for retrieving thereof.

Figure 2 is a top plan, view showing the net extended.

Figure 3 is a side view thereof.

Figure 4 is a fragmentary plan view showing in detail the hoop arrangement and pivotal connection thereof with the net removed.

Figure 5 is a sectional view taken on the line Figure 6 is a sectional view taken on theline 6-45 of Figure if-looking in thedirection 'of the arrows} Figure 7is a side view df the net partly-folded.

Figure 8 is similar'vie'w' ojfthe net completed folded; Figure 9 is a planview of one ofthewire'hpf p blanks.

Figure 10 is aned f in the if arrangement of the joining thereofi ,1 u Figure 11 is ,asimila'rlview of the secondfstep of foldingtogether of theiblank andrie Fi'gure' lZfis a.si m i lar view of th thereof; M n, j Figure 13' is a. sectiqhaljjview tak hbn theline l3-|3 of Figure.4 I, 1 1 Figure 14 is faXperspectivje view of one of-the retainingloopss 1 U M H,

Figure ,15 is a sectional vievv taken on;;the -line ,I5-I5of1iigure W Figure. 16 is a fragmentary plan view at the connected ends of a hoop of the net.

Similar reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views in the drawings.

Referring to the drawings in detail A designates generally a foldable crab net constructed in accordance with the invention and hereinafter set forth in detail.

The net A comprises a flexible cord net body In of the required size and is in contour basketlike having an open mouth end II, the marginal edge of which for approximately one-half extent thereof is interfolded with the folds a, b, c, and d, respectively of'a pair of hoops l2 and I3, respectively. Each hoop is made from a single blar e of wire mesh fabric, with its ends when in hoop form and folded as before stated riveted at II to an inter-fitted connector plate l5, as is clearly shown in Figures 15 and 16 of the drawings.

The hoops l2 and I3 are adapted to be concentrically arranged with respect to each other, the hoop l2 being in diameter less thanthe hoop l3, which latter is the outermost one, while the hoop I2 is the innermost one. These hoops I2 and I3 at their transverse center axes are pivoted together at diametrically opposite points by pivot bolts l6, each beingshiftably engaged in elongated slots I! provided in hinging strips l8, having the laterally off-set ends I 9, for fitting in retaining loops 20, which embrace the companion hoop l2 and not opposite sides of the bolt 16, so that in this manner the hoops are swingingly connected together for the extending and folding of the settled on to the river bed, so that crabs can crawlv into the body H) for the catching thereof in a haul.

of the said net A. The fullness of the body lli during the settling of the net A crowds into the said body when completely settled onto the river I bottom or bed.

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Connected to the hoop l3 at the side thereor centrally between its pivotal connection with the hoop I2 is a tow line or cable 2!, which is iooseiy threaded through the net body l beneath the hoop l2 at a central point thereof between its pivotal connection with 'the hoop I2, and thence this lineor, cable 2| isextended-into the boat-22 or the like where it may be anchored. This line or cable'2-l; iunctionsto close themouth of the bodyqlpwhen pulled upon, and also to lift the net A into the boat or the like when a catch of crabs has been made, as well as to allow the rnouth H of the body to open fully on the settling 0i thehoops I2 and l3 upon the'rive r bottom or-bed whenthe netAis let out frointhe boat or the the lilie onto the bottom or bed orthe river for the trapping or catching of crabs.

The hoops; I; know will ooeitiveiy open t e body .1 Uwiieh the net-A reaches the bed or bottom of the river, in thatthe note [3 first makes contact therewith and the hoop l2 automatically eiieots'aeeieeots action, it being free" to's'wing whenthe line or cable 2| s1ackn's after the overe'aet of the hot A from the boat or t e like; 1

Thenet A can be readily stored within the boat or the like when not in use and will notdccupy excessive space, it being readily andifas'ily han- 2. A net of the kind described; comprising a pair gyof interfitting hoops pivotally connected for swinging movements relative to each other, a flexible bag-like net body having an open mouth connected withthe hoops for the opening and clos- 1 ing of the said mouth on the swinging of said hoop;-and folded areas in the hoops for the interfolding of the edge of the mouth of the body therewith.

3: A not of the kind "described, comprising a pair of interfittinghoops.pivotally connected for swing ing movements-relative to each' other, a flexible bag-like, net bodyzhaving' an open mouth com nectedt withgthe hoops for the'opening and closin Ofgthe Sa;id.mOuth Onthe swinging of said hoops, iolded areasinqthehoops for the inter-folding of thetedge pf;the rnouthof'the body therewith, and displaceable pivots swingingly connecting the h ther= v, 4 .v A not of ,the kind described, comprising a pair of interfitting; ,hoopspivotally connected fprswinging movements rela tive to each other, a fieiiiblebag' likenet body having an open mouth eo heeteo with: the hoops for the opening and clos ngtof the said: mouth on theswiriging of said lioopsg foldedva eal' s" iil the hoops. ,fo1"the,interfolding' otthe edge or the'mouth oi the body therewith, displaceable pivots swinging'l'y' connecting the hoopsgtogether and a to'wline operabi connected to sai dhoops for eireotm the openi g and eiosiiig ithe iouth olf the'j body and thexswihgihg e bp lati e t ye j 'i the .f

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